Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 When you meet people who are enthusiastic about their work, aren’t you impressed? As the Manager or Business Owner, use the following to “motivate” your people. 0. Adequately “define” the Goals, when you give them an assignment. Assure that they understand your expectations 1. Give …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 What kind of Customers do you have? Lead In Customers, that will drive your future business, but are not necessarily “loyal” customers. They’re usually looking for the latest technology. If you don’t keep up & have it, they’ll look elsewhere. Loyal Customers, who keep coming …
The “Spirits” of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse This a good example of what “spirit”, a company should aspire to. Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12. Take from their Website BJsBrewhouse.com Our Vision: “To be the very definition of ‘Wow’ for the casual dining experience.” Our Promise: “Be the Best – Never …
from Wikpedia & Leadership Now.com 03/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 Douglas MacArthur (1880 –1964) was the American general who was Chief of Staff during the 1930s and was the leading US Army commander in the Pacific during World War II. Some of his other achievements were: Valedictorian at his …
Oprah Show Interview 01 Jan 08, enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.Biz 7/12 More women are starting their own businesses in order to live the lives they want, says Victoria Colligan, co-founder of LadiesWhoLaunch.com Oprah talked with Victoria about her company, which provides a social network for entrepreneurial women, and about why …
The sweet 16 Rules of Boot-Strapping 07/09 compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 8. Determine Partner expectations. Set expectations about your businesses needs, and how they will meet them and be happy to do so. What will be their responsibility? What contribution will they be expected to make? How will they be …
The sweet 16 Rules of Bood-Strapping 07/09 compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 1. Love your idea. Be “passionate” about it. You’ll be pouring lots of time & energy into it – if you don’t love the concept & the product, two things will happen: You’ll lose the “passion” required to run …
Take the Test & find out !!! from Bootstrap Mentors.com 03/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz There are some key essential Attributes of people who are entrepreneurs. There are strong internal drivers that compel people to create their own business. Here is a quick test, to help you find out if …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 “You’ll get lost in the shuffle, if you shuffle along with the lost”. Follow the path of your Intuition and you’ll find your Dream. “Don’t look back, your Competition may be gaining on you”. Always be innovating and creating the best next thing. “Don’t stop …
from the book You, Inc. by Harry & Christine Beckwith A Book Review by Michael C. Gray, 06 June 07, enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12 You, Inc. is a collection of ideas about how you can sell yourself more effectively. Whether we admit it or not, all of us have …
How everyday companies become extra-ordinary performers. by Keith McFarland, Business School Dean 2008 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12 Crowning the company – Founder/CEOs need to focus their employees on the company’s success rather than the Founder’s success. As organizations grow, the organization’s ideas, decisions & employees need to focus on …
How everyday companies become extra-ordinary performers by Keith McFarland, Business School Dean 2008 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12 “The Breakthrough Company” book helps entrepreneurs navigate the hyper-growth that companies pass through on the way to becoming market leaders. In the spirit of Jim Collins’ Good to Great, author Keith R. …
from Sand Hill Angels who invests in early stage companies in the following areas: Information Sciences including: SW, communications/ networking, and semiconductors +the Life Sciences including; bio-informatics, medical devices, drugs, diagnostics & clean-tech. Enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 9/12 The following business plan fundamentals serve as important criteria for our decision …
Speaking to Convince 02/13 Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 9. Avoid Industry Jargon, if you think it may not be understood. When in doubt, ask a friend – outside the industry – to review for understanding. 10. Explain the Benefits of your proposed solution in terms they can understand. “Get the …
Speaking to Convince 2/13 Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 1. Your Goal: Tell people what you want them to hear, in a way they will understand, in order to get, the response you want. Communicate with clarity & focus, so you have a better chance of getting that response. 2. Analyze …
Compiled by Peter@Wiz4.biz 2/13 What factors do you need: 1. A Product/Service worth Execution will help you maintain your “passion” for your product thru the long & tough times, until you succeed. 2. Setting SMART Goals. · Specific to the milestone you want to achieve. · Measureable to determine if …
Copmpiled by Peter/CXO, Wiz4.biz 2/13 “A little ignorance can go a long way”. Especially, if you don’t know it cant be done and do it anyways. “If it works, it’s out of date”. Start immediately, creating the next best thing. “Great Discoveries are often made by mistake/s”. Keep an “open …
that Entrepreneurs tell Investors [ with Investor Comments marked “I” ] compiled by Peter/CXO 02/13 with Wiz4.biz Comments marked accordingly 7. My Competition is too Big/ Slow/ Dumb to be a Threat. [I] Are you naïve or just stupid? Once the competition sees you as a threat, they will throw …
that Entrepreneurs tell Investors [ marked with “I” ] compiled by Peter/CXO 2/13 with my Wiz4.biz Comments marked accordingly 1. Our Projections are Conservative. [I] You actually have no idea. It’s your best guess. [Wiz4.biz] = [Wiz4.biz Comment.] You don’t want to be too low and make the deal not …
Complied by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 2/13 As a Manager or Owner in an organization made up of human beings, conflict often occurs. You need to develop a Technique to resolve it quickly. 1. Fully Understand the Situation. Listen to the Initiator of the com-plaint and associated persons, to fully understand the …
from “Reality Check” & other books by Guy Kawasaki, (ie, The Art of the Start”) enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 2/13 10 Slides. Why? Investor can’t remember much more than 10. On the 1st Pitch, they want an overview and not details (later). [Wiz4.biz: my List of Slides is slightly longer] …